Gun Tan Wan 滚痰丸
Vaporize Phlegm Pill
TCM
Additions to the Teachings of Dan-Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa Fu Yu)
* Chlorite (Meng Shi) is calcined for use
Powder and form pills with water.
Purges Heat, Resolves Phlegm
Stifling sensation in the chest, cough and wheezing with thick sputum, yellow greasy tongue coating, rapid and strong pulse.
1. Mania
2. Psychosis
3. Manic Depression
4. Schizophrenia
5. Palpitations with Anxiety
6. Hysteria
7. Anxiety disorder
8. Childhood Convulsions
9. Asthma
10. Acute Bronchitis
11. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
12. Esophageal Cancer
6–9 grams, once or twice daily with warm water.
1. Not used during Pregnancy or Postpartum.
2. Only used in excess conditions; not for deficiency. And only for cases with Heat and Phlegm.
3. Not used long term.
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Vaporize Phlegm Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Additions to the Teachings of Dan-Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa Fu Yu)
Herb NameMeng Shi (Chlorite Schist) *Da Huang (Rhubarb) Chen Xiang (Aloeswood) Huang Qin (Scutellaria) |
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* Chlorite (Meng Shi) is calcined for use
Preparation:
Powder and form pills with water.
Function:
Purges Heat, Resolves Phlegm
Use:
Stifling sensation in the chest, cough and wheezing with thick sputum, yellow greasy tongue coating, rapid and strong pulse.
1. Mania
2. Psychosis
3. Manic Depression
4. Schizophrenia
5. Palpitations with Anxiety
6. Hysteria
7. Anxiety disorder
8. Childhood Convulsions
9. Asthma
10. Acute Bronchitis
11. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
12. Esophageal Cancer
Dose:
6–9 grams, once or twice daily with warm water.
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy or Postpartum.
2. Only used in excess conditions; not for deficiency. And only for cases with Heat and Phlegm.
3. Not used long term.
Modifications:
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